So, we aspire to please Him, whether we are here in this body or away from it. 2 Corinthians 5:9
“For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men. Live in a way that is pleasing to God, as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.”
Pursue peace with all men, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14
“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men. So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”
Treat others as you want them to treat you. This is what the Law and the Prophets are all about. Matthew 7:12
The entire Law is fulfilled in a single decree, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore, love is the fulfillment of the Law. My brothers and sisters in Christ, if we have love for one another we would do nothing to hurt each other. James 2:8 reminds us, that, If, however, you are fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, “YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF,” you are doing well.
Lord, give us the faith to believe, that in you, and with you; all things are possible. May all who do not know you this morning, come to know you in an intimate way.
“I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all saints, and for this reason, I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. I pray that God may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of His great power.”
In Christ, we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things, according to his counsel and will, so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. Ephesians 1:11-12
“In Him also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had BELIEVED in Him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; this is the pledge of our inheritance toward redemption as God’s own people, to the praise of his glory.” Thank you, Lord!
Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God. 3 John:11
My brothers and sisters in Christ, it is not always easy to do what is right and good, but Scripture reminds us, that, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone, especially to those in the family of faith; and that we should not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest, if we do not give up. We have experienced God’s goodness, let us therefore show good to others.
Just then, a man came up to Jesus and asked Him; “Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain eternal life?” Luke 18:18
So too, many of us must have wondered the same thing at some point in our lives; because everyone wants to go to heaven, but no one wants to die; but, Jesus is saying to us, as he said to that man, “Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child, will never enter it.”
Lord, I have come too far to turn back now, help me to finish this race.
Lord, “Guide my feet while I run this race, for I don’t want to run this race in vain! Hold my hand while I run this race, for I don’t want to run this race in vain. Stand by me while I run this race, for I don’t want to run this race in vain! Search my heart while I run this race Lord, for I don’t want to run this race in vain!
Lord, I want to be led by you. Show me what I should do.
“I’m gonna live so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! I’m gonna work so God can use me, anywhere, Lord, anytime! I’m gonna pray so God can use me, anywhere, Lord, anytime! I’m gonna sing so God can use me, anywhere, Lord, anytime!” How about you?
“Through all the changing scenes of life, in trouble and in joy, the praises of my God shall still, my heart and tongue employ.” Thank you, Lord, that I could trust you completely through it all.
My brothers and sisters in Christ, you are in a good place, if you could praise God in the midst of your struggles; therefore, “Oh, magnify the Lord with me, with me exalt His name; when in distress to Him I called, He to my rescue came. The hosts of God encamp around, the dwellings of the just; deliverance He affords to all, who on His succor trust. Oh, make but trial of His love, experience will decide, how blessed they are, and only they, who in His truth confide. Fear Him, ye saints, and you will then, have nothing else to fear; make you His service your delight, your wants shall be His care.” Amen!